In the end we’re left with the music: those luminous gospel recordings she made as a young teenager, still under her father’s wing; the halting, if promising cocktail-blues recordings from the early 1960’s; those earth-shaking singles and albums she recorded for Atlantic between 1967 and 1973, when the earth seemed to spin on her axis. The forays into disco … [Read more...] about Lady Soul
Alonso not ruling out future F1 return
Although sitting out 2019, Fernando Alonso says he is not ruling out a return to formula one in the future. "Why close doors?" the Spaniard said at Silverstone after announcing his decision to quit F1. Alonso, having won Le Mans this year, is racing again for Toyota this weekend. It is rumoured he will contest the full Indycar season next year, with a test reportedly lined up … [Read more...] about Alonso not ruling out future F1 return
Schumacher manager denies Mallorca move
AUGUST 17, 2018 Michael Schumacher's manager has denied reports the F1 legend is moving to Spain. It was reported this week, and confirmed by the local mayor, that the Schumacher family including the seven time world champion are relocating from Switzerland to a EUR 30 million property in Mallorca -- an island off the Spanish coast. But Sabine Kehm, Schumacher's manager, … [Read more...] about Schumacher manager denies Mallorca move
Raikkonen rules out Rosberg-like role
Kimi Raikkonen says he cannot understand why Nico Rosberg retired as world champion after 2016. This week, the Finn launched the initial Finnish edition of his autobiography, which translates as 'The Unknown Kimi Raikkonen'. He said that when he eventually retires from F1, staying away from the paddock will not be difficult. "No it will not be hard to stop this job," the … [Read more...] about Raikkonen rules out Rosberg-like role
Funeral arrangements set for Detroit Officer Fadi Shukur
Charles E. Ramirez The Detroit News Published 12:40 p.m. UTC Aug 17, 2018 Funeral arrangements for a Detroit police officer who died Wednesday after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run two weeks ago have been made. Visitation for Officer Fadi Shukur will be held 4-8 p.m. Friday and 3-9 p.m. Saturday at the Southfield Funeral Home, 18338 W. 12 Mile in … [Read more...] about Funeral arrangements set for Detroit Officer Fadi Shukur
Trump asks about practicality of corporate reports
The Associated Press Published 12:21 p.m. UTC Aug 17, 2018 New York – President Donald Trump says he’s asking federal regulators to look into the effectiveness of the quarterly financial reports that publicly traded companies are required to file. In a tweet early Friday, Trump said that after speaking with “some of the world’s top business … [Read more...] about Trump asks about practicality of corporate reports
Alaska man faces life in prison for airport shooting
Curt Anderson Associated Press Published 12:14 p.m. UTC Aug 17, 2018 Miami – An Alaska man faces a life prison sentence in the January 2017 Florida airport shooting that left five people dead and six wounded. Sentencing is set Friday for 28-year-old Esteban Santiago, who pleaded guilty in May to 11 charges in a plea deal in which prosecutors agreed not to seek the … [Read more...] about Alaska man faces life in prison for airport shooting
Sheriff: Girl, 12, stole mother’s car, ran over deputy
The Associated Press Published 12:07 p.m. UTC Aug 17, 2018 Meridian Miss. – A Mississippi sheriff says a 12-year-old girl stole her mother’s car and ran over a deputy trying to stop her. Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie tells news outlets Sgt. Kris Cokel was released from a hospital after being treated for a fractured wrist and other injuries. He says the … [Read more...] about Sheriff: Girl, 12, stole mother’s car, ran over deputy
Someone Is Stealing SLU’s Golf Carts, and Dr. Fred Pestello Is Alarmed
click to enlarge SCREENSHOT VIA YOUTUBE Golf cart thefts on Saint Louis University's campus have been weighing "heavily" on Dr. Fred Pestello. Saint Louis University has a problem: Its golf carts are disappearing. Four of them, in fact. The Jesuit university's president, Dr. Fred Pestello, sounded the alarm in an ominously scored video posted to … [Read more...] about Someone Is Stealing SLU’s Golf Carts, and Dr. Fred Pestello Is Alarmed
Atal Bihari Vapayee: Oh! To Hear Him Speak Again
The greatest tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee has already been offered by the common people of India. The almost surreal outpouring of emotions from across all sections of the citizenry is proof that Atal ji, as the country loved to call him, transcended differences of religion, class, and gender, otherwise on ample display in the country. Visuals of common people lining up to … [Read more...] about Atal Bihari Vapayee: Oh! To Hear Him Speak Again